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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Mummy's Tummy - 6/5/12

Mark on Mummy's Tummy with Mt. Charleston in the background.

Mike OC reported on Tuesday's hike as written below. Mummy Mountain has several hiking destinations. This hike is to its highest point just a hop, skip and a great big jump from Mt. Charleston. Thanks, Mike. You always have such a great way with words!

Great place for a picnic!

Seven ornery hombres set out from Trail Canyon on a brisk, 52-degree
morning. Destination: Mummy's Tummy. Two-and-a-half hours later, six
tired puppies set foot on the second highest summit in southern Nevada.
Rising to a height of 11,542 feet, the Tummy bows only to Mt.
Charleston, her superior by less than 400 vertical feet.

Great place to ruminate!

Ascending with alacrity, it was a no-nonsense, no-conversation affair.
Ninety minutes into the trek, the formidable septet found themselves
staring at the massive scree field hard by the North Loop Trail. This
35º slope with 550 vertical feet is always the crux of the hike. On the
steeper sections, it seems like it's two steps forward and one back.
In your face, for sure.

Sitting on top of the world.

After some additional steep stuff at the top of the talus field,
followed by a mild third-class chute, the pinnacle was attained. But
summit time was limited on this blustery morn, as a wicked wind and
freezing temperatures assaulted the cadre. Jackets were donned and
sandwiches were downed, but lower elevations and warmer climes beckoned.
It was time to descend.

Welcome to our website!

As a group of people who have climbed over the age 50 mark and still have very young hearts (pun intended), we welcome new members and guests to our club. It is easy to join. Just show up at a hike rated leisurely and pay your yearly dues of $5. If you aren't sure about it, be our guest for one hike. You will be required to sign a waiver of liability and a release of your image to be used on this website if you happen to walk inadvertently in front of a camera.

To the extent that we contemplate ourselves and elevate our state of life, we can deepen our understanding of others. Someone who does so is capable of recognizing and treasuring people’s individuality. A person of wisdom tries to invigorate others and bring out the best in them.

I believe friendship is the most genuinely humane relationship of which we are capable. To be understood and appreciated for oneself is a vital experience in life.

Points to Ponder

Dogs solution for stress: if you cannot eat it, if you cannot play with it, pee on it and walk away.